The reason I am opposed to the Senators amendment is because of the practical situation which faces us. As I understand the situation. this bill. as it was reported unanimously by the Judiciary Committee. has come about as the result of a series of conferences. in which the Department of Labor was representedand certainly the Department of Labor is and should be interested in the improvement of working conditionsalso the Department of Agriculture. which has a great responsibility in seeing to it that our food and fiber crops are harvested in view of the very serious international situation which confronts us at this time. In addition to that. the immigration authorities have been consulted in regard to this measure. as well as the various groups representing the farmers who must harvest the crops. The facts of the matter are that the amendment offered last year by the Senator was not accepted in conference. and it is not likely to be accepted this time. The days of harvesting are already here. in some instances. or are rapidly approaching.
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